Gigi’s On Fairmount

Sat our big group in the seperate side room. Really adorable bathrooms, great food, but a little pricey for brunch. Great atmosphere and a good spot in Cleveland Heights, and if it were a bit more affordable I’d give it 5 stars.

Gigi’s was recommended to us by more than a few people, and we decided to try it out on a Friday night. Upon arriving, there was a wait, so we grabbed a drink and a sampling of the prosciutto, mascarpone and fig bruschetta. The cocktails (I got the gimlet and he got the Moscow mule) were well balanced and refreshing. The bruschetta was on wonderful bread and had excellent flavor. Service was a bit slow, but they were busy.
We were quickly seated at our table and decided upon two of the featured entrees for the evening– the filet mignon and red snapper. Both were excellent. Steak was tender and high quality and the snapper was excellently prepared. The wine list is also impressive and worth a look.
Additionally, our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The décor and overall vibe inside Gigi’s is fun too-​warm and jazzy, and instantly makes you feel like you’re in a special place. I’d highly recommend checking this place out in the future. We’ll be back.

Another amazing dinner at Gigi’s! Soup was superb, bruschetta board is always a favorite, dinner entrée was cooked perfectly. Every meal here just makes me want to come back! And we will.

Came here for drinks on a Monday night with friends. The dining area was packed! Good vibe. We opted for the bar which was quieter. Mod ambiance with fab updated 60s style seats and chandeliers. Our waitress was super sweet.
The drinks were ok — I think the bartender was starting his first week there. The menu is quite limited on the drinks side — most of it is bruschetta with various toppings. One wooden slab, about 5 pieces, was $ 4.50. The food was a little underwhelming but I would come back for the lounge for sure!

We decided to try this gem this past Saturday night. What a find! The ambience is fantastic — I felt like I was in NYC. Food was equally as good. I had the filet mignon with carmelized onion risotto (amazing) and my husband had the seafood bouillabaisse, which he loved. I really like that their entrees change each day in order to provide the freshest food. It also allows the chef to be creative and mix up the dishes. Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the lounge next door as it was reserved for a party, but it looks fantastic. I’m looking forward to going back!

Another hidden gem in Cleveland Heights, Ohio… I visited here for the first time 10/09/2015…if your looking for that lounge feel with the perfect dimmed lights, window seating, fire place, great drinks and food well this is your spot… Our bartender Eric was awesome in his recommendations… I absolutely fell in love… I normally don’t like sharing when I find a great spot but honestly this is to good to keep to myself so I’m sharing it with you… I believe that you will not be disappointed because I sure was not!!!

Incredibly average food combined with friendly but poor service. We went for lunch and really loved the décor and atmosphere. The service was a bit too casual, as the waitress took 10 mins to give us a menu, then didn’t have a pen when we were ready to order. Other things like getting served on wet plates, only having two sets of individual tea servers, not remembering who ordered what (we were only a party of 5) and forgetting to bring the requested sauce really surprised me. I think it’s fair to expect exceptional service at these small boutique neighborhood restaurants, but I think I’ve gotten better service (and not that different of quality food) at an Olive Garden.
I do appreciate the gluten free selection, and the butternut squash bruschetta was delicious.

Gigi’s is every bit deserving of 5 stars and a top-​class rating.
First Off: Gigi’s dinner entrée menu isn’t constant (and thus not online) — however, don’t let that deter you. Every day they have 3 – 5 delish and amazing entrees artfully crafted from local ingredients. On the night my wife and I ate here for our one-​week wedding anniversary (woo!) the options were all so amazing it was nerve racking to decide! We ended up ordering the Filet Mignon and Sea Scallops entrees, respectively. Both were prepared in top-​chef fashion, came out quickly, and were absolutely amazing — the flavors of the dishes were so forward and perfectly balanced. Absolutely amazing — probably the best Filet Mignon and Sea Scallops we have had. Boom.
The wine-​list here is fantastic as well — many great standards to choose from: If you happen to be a red wine lover and Scotch drinker, try the ‘Barbera’ — a wonderfully fruity yet surprisingly smokey and amazing red wine.
The ambiance is perfectly romantic and nicely lit — you can’t pick a better date spot. Everyone who worked here was incredibly friendly, nice, and helpful as well. Those details round off the excellent wine and food at Gigi’s — a 5 Star dining experience on the East Side.

Went to Gigi’s on Fairmont after seeing a segment with Gigi on New Day Cleveland. My mom and I went for lunch and ordered a bruschetta board and a dessert (both were amazing). We mentioned to our server that we had seen the show, and Gigi herself came over to our table to talk with us! The entire staff went above and beyond in service! Not to mention the bruschetta board was DELICIOUS! Will definitely be returning soon.

I’m giving four stars because the environment and quality of food are wonderful. If you have food allergies, please be careful. I was assured multiple times how happy they were to accommodate me. In the end, no matter what I tried to work out, I was told no substitution could be made for an item in any entrée to which I was allergic, so it was left off my plate and I was charged full price for two thirds of a meal. I left an expensive restaurant feeling hungry. I hope they can expand their options in the future, especially at a somewhat premium price for my neighborhood, so I can enjoy a meal worry free.

This place is great. Honestly great. Cute little set up, and the bruschetta boards are the bomb. Can’t say I ‘ve tried anything else on the menu only because when Im there, all I crave are the bruschetta boards.
Good wine, knowledgable servers, and the prices are very reasonable.

Go here for the atmosphere. It’s such an adorable place. There’s a cozy section for dinner with hgtv style décor and then there’s the bar/​lounge section. The third seating area is the patio in front of the restaurant. The bruschetta boards are very popular and the 4 pieces are enough for two people to share for a meal. The paninis are delicious grilled sandwiches that come with a substantial side of greens tossed in a refreshingly tart dressing. They always have a few specials and 2 fresh soups. The dinner options are usually 10 – 20 $. They have a huge selection of wine here.

This place was amazing… I had first tried Gigi about a year ago and was impressed then but how it’s improved.
First the space has doubled in size and they have an outdoor patio out front. The bathrooms have the best décor very romantic and the atmosphere is so chic
The wine list is great and tons of options by the glass… We went with a seghesio Zinfandel which I thought complimented the bruschetta board quite nicely
For dinner they have salads, soups appetizers, paninis and bruschetta options. They do offer a couple entrees that change daily. We tried the four choice board and went with the duck, pork, Apple Brie and prosciutto with cheese. All were so delicious and looked so beautiful when presented…
All in all deserves 5 out 5 stars and I will definitely frequent this place

I had an even better time last night hanging out in the lounge. The bartender knows how to make a mean cocktail and the vibe is upscale, yet relaxed. I’d call this a «lite» version of the Velvet Tango Room. I had a Moscow Mule and a Mint Julep and bother were pretty damn fantastic.
I was able to try out a couple of the vegan appetizers, too. The olive tapenade was fantastic.
If I lived closer, this would be my go to bar.

Excellent food. Simple and sophisticated. The décor is cozy and intimate with colorless pendant chandeliers at low lighting and small tables. Bar next door and music are not too loud, allowing my friend and I to catch up over a long dinner. Waitstaff are friendly and attentive. Crowd is mostly salt and pepper with a few younger couples out for a nice dinner.
My friend got their John Dory (sp?) special on a toasted slice of bread and sliced beefsteak garnished with microgreens and a sweet herby pesto. I had only a small bite but it was perfectly seasoned and well executed. I got the lardon frissee salad with poached egg to start. Light but flavorful and balanced. Then, the bruschetta plate: lemon/​ricotta/​honey, duck confit/​brie/​cherry, lardon/​truffle oil/​tomato/​microgreens, and proscuitto/​dried fig/​marscapone. The duck was a little greasy. But maybe I waited too long to eat it. I think if the bread was toasted the crunchiness would have offset the heaviness of the duck. Otherwise, I loved everything and I wasn’t even that hungry. Coming from NYC, I was really impressed by the quality, price, and creativity. This chef clearly puts a lot of thought into the menu and its execution. Would definitively come back, especially since the entrée specials change daily and they’ve proven to be very capable with the few things I’ve seen and tasted here.

Had a couple cocktails there last night — sexy vibe! Ooo La La! I ordered the Gigitini and a Prosecco. Both sweet and delicious! Wonderful people and fantastic, sexy, cozy, and chic ambiance. I’d love for my own place to look like this!

Since it doesn’t have its own page, I have to say that Gigi’s After Dark (the cocktail bar next door) is outstanding and so swanky and perfect. It makes me slightly sad I no longer live on the East Side.
The cocktail list is a little short but definitely solid. The ones we had were well crafted at delicious. The wine list is very extensive with a lot of interesting by-​the-​glass options.
Where this place is really exceeding, though, is the atmosphere. Cool yellow stools with grey beautiful printed wallpaper and crystal lamps. It’s just a cozy, great space. The crowd is a little older, which I have no problem with but just something to be aware of if you’re looking for a wild and crazy singles bar. ;)

Such a wonderful cosmopolitan dining adventure! Luv the new bar addition!
Excellent bar service. Eric the Bartender. Best Cosmo yet. Deliciously prepared Halibut with Risotto. A+.
Friendly service. Inviting atmosphere.

As far as wine bars go, this is my favorite place in the Cleveland area. The atmosphere works well for a romantic night out or for catching up with friends. Their moscato is amazing and they let you sample the wine before buying a bottle. Glasses are reasonably priced. I’ve had their bruschetta board twice. Both times I had a variety of cheeses and other toppings. It is a little cramped on the inside but that’s my only complaint!

I went here with the bf for a Friday evening dinner. The place is totally cute, and I wanted to love it. But I didn’t really love my server, and that can leave you a little disappointed with the place. But for the review…
4* Food:
They have a bunch of paninis, bruchetta platter, and some appetizers on the menu all the time. They add 2 kitchen specials to the menu daily for dinner. When we were there, they had a trip steak & a lobster special. We got one of each. The steak was cooked nicely, as requested (hate when places overcook the steak). It was seasoned well, and served with a yummy roasted potato and baby carrot side. It was a nice dish. Not stellar, but very nice. The lobster was a whole lobster, out of the shell, sitting on top of a polenta cake. The polenta was over cooked and had a strange texture, I typically love polenta, but not that night. The lobster was cooked nicely, not over-​done. It was sitting on a nice creamy sauce (that the bf loved, but I can only tolerate a little bit of cream sauce before it gets too rich for my taste). It was a yummy dish.
We wanted to try the bruchetta platter, but the other reviews say it’s a giant portion and we already had ordered 2 entrees. So we got the charcuterie platter as an appetizer. We both love charcuterie. and it was pretty good. Not the best I’ve had… they used some cheaper options… not the best quality, especially with the proscuitto. But still tasty.
3* Service:
Our server was rather abrasive. She didn’t seem able to answer any of our questions about the dishes. She gave me a feeling like I was somehow being a nuisance to her by being there. Maybe she was having a really bad day. But at least she got our order right…
I would try the place again on another night and hope the service is better. If not, it may kill the deal in terms of going back. So many options in the area to tolerate rough service.
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Explanation of my rating system —
5*: Epitome of something, the best I’ve had, would LOVE to go back
4*: Great food and happy to go back regularly, but not the best of the category
3*: Food is fine. I may spontaneously decide to go there based on convenience. But no need to go back either.
2*: If you insist, I guess I’ll come along. I’ll find something to eat. But I wouldn’t have picked it.
1*: No plans to come back. I’ll try to talk companions out of going.